The Lost Heiress 317

The Lost Heiress 317

Chapter 317 Brewing Doubts 

Sierra didn’t answer

She already knew who Shane was implyingbut she refused to believe it

She couldn’t believe that Johnathan would ever do something like that

And yet, Shane’s voice kept echoing in her ears

You think he’s clean? He’s no cleaner than anyone else.” 

His tone was lowtoo low for Autumn to hearbut Sierra caught every word. Without hesitation, she grabbed the cup on the table and threw it straight at him

Shane hadn’t expected her to act so suddenly. With his limited mobility, he had no way to dodge it. The sugary drink splashed all over his face, sticky sweetness clinging to his skin and clothes. The smell was sickening

Before he could react, Sierra was already on her feet

A person like you has no right to judge anyonelet alone him.” 

Without another word, she grabbed her bag and called to Autumn, then stormed out of the restaurant, leaving Shane alone

He sat frozen in his wheelchair, stunned. A long moment passed before a server cautiously approached and handed him a napkin

Sirare you all right?” 

That seemed to jolt Shane back to life. His familiar, polished smile slid back into place

I’m fine. Thank you.” 

Seeing his polite demeanor, the server couldn’t help but comment

Your girlfriend sure has a temper.” 

Shane was momentarily taken aback. Then his smile deepened, just a bit more genuine

Yeahshe’s always been like that. Can’t blame her, though. I did her wrong once” 

Maybe the server had never met someone who could stay so gentle even after being doused with a drink. She kept chatting, but Shane only nodded vaguely. No one could tell what was really going through his mind

Downstairs, Sierra pulled Autumn along, walking fast and tightlipped

Noticing her expression, Autumn didn’t dare say a word

Not until they stepped outside did Sierra finally stop. She let out a breath and said apologetically, Autumn, let’s just end the day here. We can hang out again in a few days.” 

Sure,Autumn replied, then added, Don’t let someone like that get to you. He’s not worth your anger.” 

I know.” 

Sierra felt warmth spread through her chest. Autumn’s words lifted some of the weight from her heart

After saying goodbye, Sierra didn’t head home right away. Instead, she called Johnathan again. Still no answer

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12.09 PM 

Chapter 317 Brewing Doubts 

His office lights had long since gone out

00 

SO 

From the security guard, Sierra learned that Johnathan had left that afternoonwith Quinn

When she heard that, she couldn’t quite say what she was feeling

She wasn’t suspicious

But Shane’s words kept circling in her mind

+8 Pearls 

She didn’t believe Johnathan would do something illegalbut she still needed to hear it from him. She didn’t want this silence to become a wall between them

At the hospital, Johnathan frowned as he read the test results, then looked up coldly at Quinn. You really don’t know how bad your condition is?” 

Today had been a big dayan official collaboration project. He’d brought Quinn along, and everything had gone smoothly

But just as they left the government office, she collapsed

She was rushed to the hospital and had just regained consciousness. But the test results were worrying. Most concerning was a severe illness detected in her blood

Quinn avoided Johnathan’s gaze and spoke softly. I just thought I was tired. I meanI’d just had Dora. I didn’t think it was anything serious.” 

What did you come in contact with?” 

The numbers on her report were far too high. Something wasn’t adding up

II don’t know.Quinn bit her lip

Johnathan looked at her, then asked in a low voice, What about Dora? Did you get her tested?” 

No.Quinn shook her head, looking distressed

Get some rest,Johnathan said. I’ll come check on you tomorrow.” 

As he turned to go, he suddenly rememberedDora still hadn’t been picked up

Everything had happened so fast, he’d asked his secretary to grab her. But she couldn’t stay with the secretary forever

Just as he reached for his phone to make arrangements, he noticed several missed callsfrom Sierra

He called her right away

Sierra had just gotten home when her phone rang

Where are you?she asked, her tone sharp

There was a pause before Johnathan answered. The hospital.” 

The hospital? What happened? Are you okay?” 

It’s not me,” he said. I’ll explain when I get home.” 

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